Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • See winy.

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  • adjective Alternative spelling of winy.

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  • adjective having the taste of wine

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Examples

  • Brandywine (Sudduth strain) This variety has a unique "winey" taste -- a perfect balance of sweet and tart ($2.50; seedsavers. org).

    HOME: FAMILY HEIRLOOMS 2008

  • Frau Schmidt always placed several tart apples among her sauer kraut when making it, and thought it improved the flavor of the kraut; gave it a "winey" flavor, obtained in no other manner.

    Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" Edith Matilda Thomas 1889

  • Had that very "winey" flavour that young (and inexpensive) wines often do have.

    CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 2010

  • Dunno the "winey" words, sorry, but very full, very nice, allthe way through.

    Ensight - Jeremy Wright 2008

  • Moreover, it serves decent coffee – rich, winey espressos, magnificently creamy cappuccinos – good bacon butties at breakfast, great homemade cakes Friday's limited-edition brownies fly out of the door, and interesting panini, such as its "Pablo", filled with chorizo, olives, red pesto and cream cheese.

    Swansea's top 10 budget eats 2011

  • It all started with "the comment" - I was so upset that someone would attack my little Kristi, even if I felt somewhat in concert with what Robin had to say (not about the potato cook-book - it was the winey little birds that got on my nerves.)

    et patati et patata - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • Even Malcolm liked it, although he was deeply dubious about the winey gravy.

    Roast Chicken deliasherman 2010

  • Even Malcolm liked it, although he was deeply dubious about the winey gravy.

    Roast Chicken deliasherman 2010

  • Here, a double espresso from £1.40 is a revelation, its rusty crema almost as thick as the head on a pint, the Brazilian beans delivering a winey, sour cherry, chocolate jolt to the taste buds.

    Norwich's 10 best budget eats 2011

  • It all started with "the comment" - I was so upset that someone would attack my little Kristi, even if I felt somewhat in concert with what Robin had to say not about the potato cook-book -it was the winey little birds that got on my nerves.

    et patati et patata - French Word-A-Day 2010

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